The mission of Holy Family Catholic School is to integrate faith with each student’s culture, environment and values. This integration develops a student’s relationship with God in a Christian community that fosters service to one another.
Philosophy
Our philosophy is that a good school will provide a child with access to knowledge, but the best school is one that seeks to instill in children a love of learning. While the imparting of knowledge is a necessary component of education, fostering curiosity and a desire to learn new things is an extraordinary, lifelong gift that we impart to our children. Holy Family Catholic School aspires to do both. Holy Family Catholic School represents all that one could seek in a parochial school: an excellent academic program; dedicated, caring teachers; and a primary emphasis on Christian values.
History
Catholic education in Galveston began in 1847 when the Ursuline Academy was established as the first Catholic school for girls in the state of Texas. It was on this site that the Ursuline nuns sheltered more than 1,500 people during the 1900 storm. In 1986, parish schools were consolidated into one, Galveston Catholic School. In 2009, the school was renamed Holy Family Catholic school and became a parish school.
Announcements
Ascension Thursday Mass
There will be no Mass on Tuesday, May 15. Mass will be Thursday May 18, Ascension Thursday.
NJHS Induction
National Junior Honor Society induction. NJHS students will be recognized and new students will join the group on Friday, May 18 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel. Parents are welcome to attend.
Prom
Seventh and eighth graders will have their prom on May 19 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the cafeteria.
Eighth Grade Graduation
Eighth graders will celebrate their graduation from HFCS at a Mass at 6:30 in the Chapel. A reception in the cafeteria will follow.
Kindergarten Graduation
Kindergarteners will celebrate their graduation at 10:30 am on May 29 in the Chapel.
Field Day
A day of fun and frolic is planned for field day, May 30. Students will play outside and inside. More information will be sent home regarding what students should bring.
Last Day of School
The last day of school is May 31. Students will go to Mass at 9:00 am and an awards ceremony will follow. Students may leave after the awards are presented.
Enjoy your summer!
Calling All Alums
Did you attend Catholic elementary or middle school in Galveston? If you taught at or attended St. Patrick, St. Mary, St. Peter, Holy Rosary, Sacred Heart, Guadalupe or Galveston Catholic, we want to hear from you. Holy Family Catholic School is forming an alumni assocation. It will be a great opportunity for networking, reminiscing and a chance to attend fun events including an all-class reunion in spring 2012. Catholic education has been a tradition on the island for nearly 165 years. Help keep the tradition alive. Please contact Mary Beth Bassett if you are interested in joining:mbassett@hfcsgalv.org.
!! REGISTER NOW !!
Small class sizes, safe environment, caring faculty and staff, challenging curriculum, and a Christian-based philosophy awaits you and your family at Holy Family Catholic School. Educating mind, heart and spirit. Call 409-765-6607 for information. Tuition assistance available for those who qualify. Have a blessed day.
